UK Plastics Industry
A selection of rotomoulded products (Image: ARMO)
Delegate interest ramps up ahead of UK rotomoulding seminar
Interest in an upcoming seminar dedicated to the rotational moulding industry has increased as the event draws nearer. more
Interplas momentum builds as visitor registration officially opens
The momentum building around Interplas is set to intensify this week, as registration for visitors officially opens. more
Rutland Plastics starts 2017 with new identity
Rutland Plastics hopes to boost its brand with a new logo. more
UK plastics companies generate “huge returns” following K 2016
UK plastics companies exhibiting at K 2016 as part of a grant-assisted scheme have generated “huge returns” for the UK economy as a result more
BPF post-Brexit survey shows caution in the face of uncertainty
Members of the British Plastics Federation have shown caution in the face of uncertainty in their predictions for business growth according to the findings of its latest survey. more
Summit Systems says strengthened team will allow it to “weather Brexit storms”
The Managing Director of a UK plastics ancillaries company says that the ongoing strengthening of its team through recruitment of new staff will allow it to “weather any storms” that arise following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. more
UK polymer consultancy makes final of national export competition
A UK-based consultancy that specialises in the polymer, chemicals and manufacturing industries recently made the finals of a high-profile competition promoting exporting. more
Plazology first UK company to achieve Moldex3D Expert Accreditation
Leeds and Liverpool-based consultancy, Plazology Ltd, has achieved ‘Expert Accreditation’ status from Moldex3D. more
UK votes to leave the EU but plastics industry will “readily adapt”
The UK has voted to leave the European Union in what has been described as a “historic referendum”, with senior industry figures from across plastics, automotive and manufacturing urging the Government to provide stability in the wake of the result. more
Ten women make list of most influential people in the UK plastics industry
A poll to determine the 70 most influential people in the UK plastics industry has revealed ten women have made the list. more
Plastribution takes top spot in ‘Best Places to Work’ programme
Materials distributor, Plastribution, has been named as the overall winner in a scheme to determine the plastic industry’s ‘Best Places to Work’. more
The UK Plastics Industry is in good shape, says BPF President
The President of the British Plastics Federation said the UK Plastics Industry is in "good shape", with confidence levels "robust". more
No sign of slowdown for What More UK with 64th export destination announced
The cautionary advice issued by industry bodies as to a potential slowdown for the UK's manufacturing base in the coming year is seemingly passing one Lancashire-based manufacturer of plastics products by. more
Rotomoulding conference hailed a “roaring success”
The international rotomoulding conference held in Nottigham this week has been hailed as a “roaring success” by its organisers, the British Plastics Federation. more
Innovation Starts Here!
Watch this showreel of UK plastics industry insiders giving their lowdown on what makes Interplas THE tradeshow to attend. more
Polypipe’s David Hall elected as new BPF President
David Hall, the Chief Executive of the Polypipe Group, has been elected as the new President of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) at the organisation's AGM. He succeeds Mike Boswell who has held the post since 2013. more
Amtek Plastics cites efficiency and reshoring as catalysts to growth
Devon-based injection moulder, Amtek Plastics, has put its 44 percent growth in the last 12 months down to reshoring, increasing efficiencies and passion for its products and people. more
Skills, strategies and struggles...
In his regular, exclusive column for BP&R, Philip Law, Director-General of the British Plastics Federation, discusses the new Education and Training Committee, dedicated to bridging the industry’s ever-worrying skills gap. more
20 Feb 2015 09:29 BPF Blog
Victrex to invest millions in new Polymer Innovation Centre in Northern England
UK-based producer of high-performance Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymers, Victrex, has announced it is to construct a major Polymer Innovation Centre in northern England. more
Investment in company will help create "polymer hub" in South West
Devon-based machinery supplier, South West Polymer Supplies, has announced plans to expand after securing investment from the Torbay Growth Fund. more
